WI vs SA 2nd Test: South Africa against West Indies Aiden Markram and Kyle Verreynne Half-centuries power South Africa to a 239-run lead | SA vs WI 2nd Test, Africa leads by 239 runs: On the second day, Africa scored 233 runs for 5 wickets; West Indies were reduced to 144 runs

South Africa has taken a lead of 239 runs in the second test against West Indies. By the end of the second day’s play in this match being played at the Providence Stadium in Guyana, South Africa had scored 223 runs at the loss of 5 wickets in the second innings. With the loss of 16 runs in the first innings, South Africa’s total lead has increased to 239 runs.

By the end of the day’s play, Wiaan Mulder was at the crease with 34 runs and Kyle Verreen with 50 runs.

Earlier on the second day, West Indies started the day’s innings with 97 runs for 7 wickets and extended the innings to 144 runs. Jason Holder was the top scorer of West Indies with 54 runs, apart from him no other batsman could touch the 30 run mark.

Aiden Markram and Tony de Jorzi gave a good start to South Africa in the second innings.
Aiden Markram and Tony de Jorzi gave a good start to South Africa in the second innings. Both added 79 runs for the first wicket. Tony De Jorzi was out after scoring 39 runs in 72 balls. Africa’s second wicket fell at 120 runs.

After Jorji, the second opener Markram also returned to the pavilion after scoring 51 runs in 108 balls. After the return of both, Africa’s innings faltered and 5 players returned to the pavilion for 139 runs. After that Mulder and Vereen took over the team’s innings and both made a partnership of 84 runs for the sixth wicket.

Aiden Markram scored 51 runs in 108 balls.

Bowlers took 17 wickets on the first day
Bowlers of both the teams took 17 wickets on the first day. Of these, 15 wickets were taken by fast bowlers. Out of 82.2 overs played on the first day, 68 overs were bowled by fast bowlers. For West Indies, Shamar Joseph took 5 wickets and Jaden Seals took 3 wickets. Apart from this, Gudakesh Moti and Jason Holder took 1-1 wicket.

For South Africa, Wiaan Mulder took 4 wickets for 18 runs in 6 overs. Apart from these, Nandre Berger took 2 wickets and Keshav Maharaj took 1 wicket.

Out of the top 6 batsmen of both the teams, only one batsman reached 30+.
In this match, among the top 6 batsmen of both the teams on the first day, only Jason Holder of West Indies was successful in scoring more than 30 runs. Talking about the top 6 batsmen of South Africa, David Bedingham scored 28 runs in 54 balls and Tristan Stubbs scored 26 runs in 65 balls.

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